But it was the wrestling world rather than Hollywood who launched an outpouring of grief to hail the iconic Luchadore.

An emotional Jericho wrote: "Sorry to hear about the in-ring passing of #SilverKing in England. I had so many great matches with him when I worked @cmll_mx in the early 90s ...and more importantly he always made me feel welcome.

"I was a stranger in a strange land and many locals didn’t want me there, but César and his partner Johnny (the amazing #Texano) always treated me like an equal.

He truly was one of the greats

Hall of Famer X-Pac

"They worked stiff AF, but I loved it and always dished it back, which resulted in dozens of great matches w #LosCowboys vs me and my partner #ElDandy. Thank u for taking care of me and teaching me to become a better worker Cesar....and to me you upgraded to #GoldKing many moons ago. #hermanossiempre"

While Hall of Famer X-Pac, real name Sean Waltman, said: "It was an honor to have been friends & shared the ring with the great Silver King. He & Tejano were an amazing team. He truly was one of the greats & I'm heartbroken to learn of his passing. #RIPSilverKing"

Fellow devastated WWE stars past and present also took to social media to express their shock and sadness as the news spread.

It was an honor to have been friends & shared the ring with the great Silver King. He & Tejano were an amazing team. He truly was one of the greats & I'm heartbroken to learn of his passing. 🙏 #RIPSilverKingpic.twitter.com/WhM1zM9jfp

RUB AWAKENING

And Ligero said: “Absolutely awful news emerging about the confirmation of Silver King passing away this evening. Such a horrible situation, my heart goes out to all involved as well as to his loved ones. Tragic.”